WHITAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Whitaker Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district, located in Winston Salem, NC with about 572 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, Whitaker Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Whitaker Elementary School, located at 2600 Buena Vista Road in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social and emotional development, Whitaker strives to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond.
The school is deeply integrated into the local community, benefiting from a high level of parental involvement and a strong partnership with local stakeholders. With a focus on providing diverse learning opportunities, Whitaker Elementary incorporates modern teaching practices to meet the unique needs of its diverse population. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or current news, the school maintains an official district webpage that serves as a central hub for communication and administrative resources.
For more information, contact Whitaker Elementary at (336) 703-6740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Winston Salem, NC 27104-2106
(336) 703-6740
WHITAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Winston Salem, NC with about 572 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
- Total Students:
- 572
- Teachers:
- 35.18
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 572 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.3%
- Black or African American
- 14.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.